We had some large limbs cut off our huge tree last fall (we live in Michigan) and now with the warm weather they are dripping water. They have been doing so for about 5 days now. Is this harmful to the tree? Will it stop on its own? Is there anything we can do? Thanks for any help
2007-03-26 12:25:40 · 10 answers · asked by adoresp10 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It is sap, and you should put a waterproof material like asphalt on it. Check with a tree specialist, they may have some special sealant.
2007-03-26 12:32:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
Birch Tree Limbs
2016-10-31 06:42:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trees cut that way will stop dripping after a while. Most trees will attempt to heal over the cut, but it takes awhile. There is patch compound to cover the cutoff that may help the tree heal. Cutting large limbs can kill the tree eventually becuase it makes a place for insects to invade.
2007-03-26 12:39:24 · answer #3 · answered by morris 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
its a big debate paint or not to paint.i have been cutting trees for over 30 years.we used to paint all of our cuts,but i have learned that is best not to paint.what you put on the cut could be absorbed into the tree.if you put something thick on it it will dry and crack,and harbor insects.just make sure that the cut was made clean and in the right place.the tree will heal over on its own.you will be surprized how much water a tree take up out of the soil.just leave it alone.the sap is running.
2007-03-26 13:19:46 · answer #4 · answered by Steve C 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Good question. I have a tree that was pruned back a few weeks ago. it has been leaking "water" ever since. I have been really worried about it.
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2007-03-26 13:35:05 · answer #5 · answered by jhvnmt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the tree is healing from the cut limb. it will stop after it scabs over so to speak.
2007-04-01 08:24:04 · answer #6 · answered by breed1951 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never paint a tree with sealent unless theres a known threat of disease or pest. As long as the cuts were made correctley it should heal on its own just like when we get cut.
2007-03-26 12:43:07 · answer #7 · answered by ChicagoScottTea 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
dont water the tree no more just put a few gallons of bleach and this should cover the exit... well hope this helped
2007-03-31 17:55:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
I think it is sap. the tree should be ok.
2007-03-26 12:29:01 · answer #9 · answered by mikal6059 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
ur supposed to spray them with like paint and stuff... inorder to dry or close up that exit
2007-03-26 12:33:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋